Place to visit
Abrams Planetarium, United States: what it is and when to go
Abrams Planetarium is a planetarium on the campus of Michigan State University, Michigan, United States (Lansing, Michigan). Interests: With kids and Stargazing. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Planetarium on the campus of Michigan State University, Michigan, United States · With kids, Stargazing
- Where
- United States · Science Drive 755, 48824, East Lansing
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 294 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Fr 08:30-12:00, 13:00-16:30
- Website
- abramsplanetarium.org
- Coordinates
- 42.72562, -84.47604
What it is and where
Abrams Planetarium is a planetarium on the campus of Michigan State University, Michigan, United States (Lansing, Michigan). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Lansing, Michigan, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 5.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.72562, -84.47604; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 294 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Stargazing places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Abrams Planetarium is March to October.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:08
- JulBest time14:51
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Stargazing | — | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Abrams Planetarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- The RockFeature on Michigan State University campus303 m
- Eli and Edythe Broad Art MuseumArt museum in East Lansing, Michigan795 m
- W. J. Beal Botanical GardenHistoric garden at Michigan State University944 m
- Ellison Brewery and SpiritsBrewery2.0 km
- Michigan State University Observatory1970 observatory2.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: With kids
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- Walt Disney World: resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- Bronx Zoo: metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- San Diego Zoo: zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- The Strat: hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- National Zoological Park: zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abrams Planetarium?
It is a planetarium on the campus of Michigan State University, Michigan, United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Abrams Planetarium?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52.
How do you get to Abrams Planetarium?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 294 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have The Rock, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, W. J. Beal Botanical Garden. The rest is in the United States guide.
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